Book Reviews by AuthorCindersEmbers
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Based on real events, Water Fire Steam tells the story of Rolla Jones, a civil engineer commissioned to engineer a water system for the growing town of Spokane Falls, Washington. In 1884, Rolla traveled out west to begin working, leaving his fiance back east. By 1889, everything seemed to be perfect: Rolla had a happy family, his design for the water system had been successfully implemented, and he was respected throughout the town. One day, all of this shatters when the town experiences a catastrophic fire. Are Rolla and his water system somehow to blame?

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Girl in a Smart Uniform follows the story of a girl named Gisela as she grows up in a crumbling Germany of the 1930's. Against the backdrop of economical struggles, political tension, and a culture of increased discrimination, Gisela's life also consists of learning to care for Jens (her disabled brother), avoiding her stepfather, and trying to figure out the romantic feelings she has towards other girls. Meanwhile, she works to become a perfect German girl, joining the BDM (German Young Women's group) and quickly becoming a leader for other girls.

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Nicole is a barista with dreams of working for a prominent record label. Her roommate Noah, a musician in a band with his brothers, decides they need another roommate, convincing her to allow his brother, Elijah, to move in on a trial basis. As both Nicole and the brothers are offered job opportunities that could lead to dreams come true, relationships begin to blossom as well. Will Nicole and Elijah be able to put aside past issues to make their romance work?